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How to Make Christmas Bow Decorative Lanterns

These whimsical Christmas Bow Decorative Lanterns are a charming dinner table centerpiece or accent to a holiday mantel. Instead of placing a candle inside, design your own snowy scene that includes anything from Santa Claus to ice skates. Finish the project with a big, beautiful bow on top of the lantern.

1Place wire

Place Bowdabra wire into the Bowdabra.

2Layer ribbon, trim & picks

Following the Bowdabra instructions, layer ribbon, trim or pine picks into the machine.

3Compress & tie bow

Compress the bow and tie it together using Bowdabra wire.

4Attach bow

Tie the bow to the top of the lantern.

5Place figure & arrange snow

Place a Santa, skates or other figure inside of the lantern. Embellish with snow.